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<body><h2>Technical Research Analyst - Santa Monica, CA 90401</h2>
<p><b>Job Type:
</b></p>Regular
<p></p><p>The RAND Corporation's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Diversity is an essential operating principle at RAND. We look for unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
</p><p></p><p><b>Position Description
</b></p><p>RAND is seeking highly motivated analysts to employ specialized quantitative and/or qualitative research tools, methods, and technical skills to support some or all phases of research as part of multi-disciplinary teams. Analysts are expected to help develop approaches to complex policy problems, collect and analyze data, and communicate the results of these analyses to decision-makers.
</p><p></p><p>Under limited supervision, analysts provide an advanced level of research support including execution of key project tasks (e.g., data collection, data analysis, tool design, and other analytic tasks) within an area of substantive training or experience required by the research project; apply a broad range of quantitative and/or qualitative research tools, methods, and skills in order to support complex research activities and/or research management needs; and, demonstrate some depth of knowledge in one or more substantive (e.g., defense acquisition, cyber security, natural hazards, capabilities development) or technical (e.g., data analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, modeling) areas.
</p><p></p><p><b>Qualifications
</b></p><p>Experience and knowledge of programming languages, data analysis packages (e.g., Python, R, SAS, MatLab, Stata, GAMS, SPSS, Hadoop, BigML, Pandas). Experience and knowledge of visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Sigma JS) is preferred.
</p><p></p><p>Successful performance requires strong interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
</p><p></p><p><b>Education Requirements
</b></p><p>Master’s degree required. Preferred degrees are in quantitative fields such as applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, operations research, data science, and physical sciences.
</p><p></p><p><b>Experience
</b></p><p>2 years of related experience is preferred.
</p><p></p><p><b>Security Clearance
</b></p><p>U.S. Citizenship is required in order to obtain a security clearance. An active security clearance is preferred.
</p><p></p><p><b>Writing Sample Required
</b></p><p>A writing sample is required for this position. Single-authored, non-professionally edited pieces are preferred. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively are necessary for all levels of employment in RAND research, and your writing sample is important in the evaluation of your application.
</p><p></p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity</p></body>
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